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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.26, 33,187.89 and 13,438.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.26, 33,187.89 and 13,438.89 is: 18,545.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.26 : 33,187.89 = 13,438.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.26/33,187.89 = 13,438.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.26x = 33,187.89 × 13,438.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.26x = 446,008,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,008,403.04/24,049.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,545.62

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